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For 1990-2009 cars only

Oil Out the Vent or Foaming

Checks

Cause

Oil Level

Overfilled transmission

Foaming Transmission Oil

    â€¢ Contaminated with antifreeze
    â€¢ Engine overheating
    â€¢ Lube pipes leaking

Foaming Oil Filter or Seal

    â€¢ Damaged seal assembly
    â€¢ Cracked or damaged filter assembly

Thermo Element in the Case

    â€¢ Does not close when hot
    â€¢ Not insulated correctly
    â€¢ Incorrect pin heights

Upper Channel Plate Gasket

Damaged or incorrectly installed gasket

Drive Sprocket Support

Plugged drain back holes